To different generations, John Madden has been a different kind of icon: coach, broadcaster and, since the late 1980s, video game mogul. This is the story of how Madden linked up with an upstart company called Electronic Arts to build an electronic empire -- and pushed the limits of gaming in the process. Produced by NFL Films. Narrated by Wil ...…

On Thursday afternoon the Steelers announced that LB Ryan Shazier had undergone spinal stabilization surgery. To explain spinal stabilization surgery and the context around this type of procedure, renowned orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins joins Stephania Bell on this episode of Answering the Bell.…

Dr. William Meyers, President and Chairman of the Vincera Institute, joins Stephania to explain what exactly constitutes a core muscle injury, the goal of surgical repair (when indicated) and why the term "sports hernia" should no longer be a part of our vocabulary.

Field Yates and JJ Zachariason of NumberFire chat about the Chiefs' slide (6:02), AFC West teams lurking into the playoff race (13:15), the Rams taking out the Saints (21:59), the Cowboys' lack of creativity (29:20) and much more. Plus, Field dishes on "Mr. steal-your-chain" (2:11) and this week's Monday Night Football matchup (40:24).…

When Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller suffered a knee dislocation in Week 8, he needed urgent surgery to repair an artery in his leg with additional orthopedic procedures and a lengthy rehab process to follow. Dr. Jason Lee, Professor of Vascular Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center and Dr. Walt Lowe, Head Team Physician for the Hou ...…

Matthew Berry, Field Yates and Stephania Bell start the show with an exciting announcement from Field (4:45), discuss the Winston / Evans news (13:45), recap Lions-Packers (37:30) and break down the Week 10 waiver wire (56:00).